Usually, when we hear ‘AI-driven updates', the defences go up, just look at the furor over NVIDIA DLSS 5, but with Autodesk’s news of more AI workflows being added to Maya, 3ds Max, Flow Studio, and Arnold, I can’t help but be a little more positive. Working in 3D, animation, and simulations is taxing, time-critical work, and the artists I’ve always spoken to want easier, faster ways to do the busywork so they can focus on being creative.
The headline news? Use AI to generate realistic horse motion in seconds in MotionMaker; Wonder 3D generates editable 3D characters or objects from text prompts or reference images; AI‑assisted generative texturing in Maya; and Autodesk Assistant means you can ditch complex docs for an AI interface that offers clear advice. This builds on the AI tools Autodesk announced at AU 2025 to refine animation, generate 3D models and more.
